Maldah Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Maldah district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Maldah
Maldah comprises 1,771 villages, of which 1,613 are inhabited and 158 are uninhabited. There are 29 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,46,991, spread across 3,733 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,771(1,613 inhabited • 158 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 29 |
| Households | 8,46,991 |
| Total Area | 3,733 km² |
Maldah Urban & Rural Population
Maldah had 5,41,660 people in urban areas (13.6%) and 34,47,185 people in rural areas (86.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 34,47,185 | 86.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,41,660 | 13.6% |
| Total | 39,88,845 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Maldah
The total population comprises 20,51,541 males (51.4%) and 19,37,304 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 944 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,68,336 | 2,83,205 | 20,51,541 |
| 👩 Female | 16,78,849 | 2,58,455 | 19,37,304 |
Literacy Rate in Maldah
The literacy rate is 52.31%. Male literacy stands at 56.15% while female literacy is 48.23%, indicating a gender gap of 7.92 percentage points. The total literate population is 20,86,432.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,61,409 | 1,90,610 | 11,52,019 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,70,268 | 1,64,145 | 9,34,413 |
| Total Literate | 17,31,677 | 3,54,755 | 20,86,432 |
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About Maldah Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Maldah in West Bengal has a total population of 39,88,845 with a literacy rate of 52.31% and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Maldah district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.